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Our pack does activities like Pinewood Derby,
Family Camping, Fall Family Picnic, Rocket Derby,
Scout Olympics, several service projects and more!
We also have regular
meetings where all the dens come together to share what they've done, participate
in activities that often include guest speakers like the Race Pace Bicycle
Shop representative, K-9 Dog Demonstration, Airplane Derby, Cake Bake,
Halloween Party, etc.
Dens (grouped by grade)
meet 2-3 times per month to work on their rank achievements, go on field
trips and have fun!
Our pack is open to boys
who are in 1st through 5th grade. Upon completion of the Cub Scout program,
boys are encouraged to join a Boy Scout troop.
Pack 361 has been in
existence for 57 years and is sponsored by First Presbyterian Church. Most
members are in the CLES school district.
Interested? Contact Us
today!
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Frequently Asked
Questions
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Why Join Cub Scouts?
For the Cub Scout, FUN is the
number one reason to join! You will get to wear a cool uniform, go places
and see many new things! You will play sports and games, build things (like
race cars and rockets), earn and wear achievement badges, and have LOTS of
FUN!!
For the Parent, you will see your son develop skills and attitudes that
lead to a well adjusted adult life. Your son will learn the basic skills
and values he needs to be a success in society today: he will learn to work
as a team player, learn to care for his home and community, learn
leadership skills, respect for others, and build confidence. There are many
good organizations that teach teamwork, skills, etc. However, Scouting's
strength is that it is a well-rounded program affecting every area of a boy
's life.
Cub Scouting means "doing." Everything in Cub Scouting is
designed to have the boys doing things. Activities are used to achieve the
aims of Scouting?citizenship training, character development, and personal
fitness.
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What is a den, pack and troop?
A den is a unit made up of of
boys who are in the same grade. There can be more than one den per grade.
Typically a den size is 5-10 scouts. A pack is composed of individual dens,
containing Cub Scouts, adult leaders, and parents who belong to the same
Cub Scout unit. A pack generally draws its membership primarily from
elementary schools in the local area. Each pack is made up of Tiger Cub
(1st grade), Wolf (2nd grade), Bear (3rd grade) and Webelos (4th & 5th
grade) dens. Cub Scout Packs are sponsored by Charter Organizations that
offer guidance, facility usage and often have boy scout troops too to help.
Boys can join Cub Scouts any year. Once they complete 5th grade, boys can
then join a Boy Scout troop(s) (ages 11-17). See Pack
Structure for organizational chart view. Packs in our area belong to
the National Pike District which
is part of the Baltimore Area
Council.
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How often and when do the dens and pack meet? ?
The Pack meets monthly for an
hour... typically the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 7-8 PM (as of Fall 2006). We also usually have a
special event each month on a weekend day run by either the pack or
district. Dens meet 2-3 times per month at meeting room at the church, CLES
or a home. Field trips frequency and times vary based on location. Den
Leaders determine (with input from families) days and times.
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What usually happens at den meetings?
Den meetings usually start with
a short opening ceremony (e.g. Pledge of Allegiance) and announcements.
Then the boys begin working on the project of the day. In den meetings boys
work on a wide variety of projects, all with the development of a
particular skill in mind. As the boys progress through the ranks (Tiger, Wolf,
Bear, Webelos) they will be introduced to subjects such as; building,
fixing, cooking, camping, hiking, arts & crafts, music, games,
environment, leadership, fitness, science, and communication, just to name
a few. Each den chooses its own direction under the guidance of its
leaders. Sometimes den meetings will involve outdoor activities (e.g.
hiking, sports) or a field trip (e.g. library, fire station). Den meetings
usually end with a short closing ceremony (e.g. recite the Cub Scout
Promise), and then snack. Although the purpose of the den meeting is to
develop skills and learn, the emphasis is always on having fun.
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What happens at pack meetings?
Pack meetings are an
opportunity to provide information about upcoming events, provide awards,
and conduct a pack activity. Most pack meetings will include songs, skits,
games, advancements, and other activities. The master of ceremonies is the
pack Cubmaster. All Cub Scouts and at least one parent are expected to
attend. Cub Scouting is a family activity and all family members are
welcome and encouraged to attend.
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What is the pack uniform?
The "class A" uniform
consists of a scout shirt (blue for Tigers, Wolves and Bears; tan for
Webelos), belt, neckerchief, and neckerchief slide.Cap, trousers, and socks
are optional. We also have an optional "class B" t-shirt for some
activities. Class A uniforms are typically worn at den and pack meetings. A
pack swap box is available if you'd like to recycle rank hats and outgrown
shirts. Priority for families in need.
The red felt patch vest is an optional uniform
clothing item to hold all the patches the scouts have earned throughout
their Cub Scout days. The patch vest carries over every year.
All items these items and rank handbooks are
available at the Scout Store in Baltimore
and Sunny's.
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How much does it cost?
A budget for the year is voted
upon at the yearly pack meeting in August. To keep costs down, the scouts
will participate in fundraising events. Out of these funds, the pack pays
for: BSA registration fees and insurance for Scouts and adult leaders,
subscriptions to Boy's Life magazine for each scout, neckerchiefs, annual
picnic, a lot of Blue and Gold costs, pinewood derby, rockets, awards, etc.
Cost per scout is approximately $110 in 2006. Fundraising committments
lower this amount.
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What are belt loops and pins?
Belt loop and Pin requirements
can be found by navigating through the bottom of this web site.
These are optional. Submit your scout's achievements to your den leader or
designated den person. Please do not submit more than once (e.g. soccer
requirements are fulfilled many times during the cub scout year and are
even mandatory to do the requirements again during the Webelos year) to
keep costs down. Scouts are encouraged to try new areas of interest.
Pins can be worn on the red patch vest directly
or on a Cub Scout letter ("C"... looks like a letter on a high
school jacket). Please let your den leader know if you need one.
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Pack 361